kaypsmith

Sorry that you feel this way Carl.

A little more info on your coach will be helpful. Gasoline front engine, or diesel pusher? I assume that it probably is an automatic transmission. Anyway, to try to answer, if it is automatic, probably will not be too hard to adjust to using the left leg, I had knee surgery on the right knee a few years back and was able to use the left foot pretty comfortably. But since an amputee in your case, I would look into having the accelerator moved to the left of the steering post and possibly the brake pedal also. If a DP will easier to accomplish than gas, but both are doable. I have worked with many handicapped persons in the past, and a professional installer can be a good starting place, you will not have to engage one but a trip to one can give you many ideas. Sorry to hear about the amputee status, but hopefully it will not be a crippling effect or even permanent. I have a friend that is retired now but he actually made prosthetics for more than forty years, and tells me that the industry has really made amazing progress in both fitting and usability over the years. Hope you have many happy trails and tales.

If it's the one at the top right, a little wd40 or any other good spray, you will need to be on a ladder and spray a little directly into the latch itself. Now with a pair of pliers, gently move the latch up and down, back and forth. Most of the time with several sprays and gentleness it will move, unless of course the latch is broken, and in that case the end cap will need to be removed and properly repaired by someone that has already done this type of repair before, please don't attempt to do this type repair without proper instruction, as the spring load works directly off the end caps.

I did not vote on this issue for a reason, I certainly hope to see FMCA grow and continue many more good benefits each and every year. When I go to campgrounds now I park amidst many towables and many MH's. I have very few complaints among most other tenants in the parks. Therefore I am happy to see new blood come aboard and hope that the vote is a step in the right direction. I'm currently paid well into 2021 and will still proudly keep the eggs in their respective places, both front and rear.

I prefer propane over gasoline for my genset also. I currently use a Honda propane genset in my bus conversion due to cost of the unit over diesel, and the weight factor was part of my decision to use propane. Spare bottles of propane are much safer than gas cans filled with gas. especially since I can't pull gasoline from my onboard 156 gallon diesel tank, LOL.

In this instance, the brake specifies 2 amp max, means that the brake system uses a maximum of two amps, so if you want to plug into a 10 or any amp for that matter, that is above 2 amps, you will good to go. The brake system will have it's own fusing system to protect itself from harm. Just like plugging in an appliance at home, most outlets at home are 15 to 20 amps, and you plug your computer, max 2.5 amps, the computer is ok because it is internally protected. Brett is correct that the charge line from coach to toad is always best of all worlds, you can then use a hot toad outlet to run the braking system, most cars of later models have several of these in various locations, including most suv's have one near the rear hatch for convience, just make sure that the outlet is hot if the ignition is off, if not, provisions will need to be made to remedy this. For a little more clarification, the fuse at the power source distribution box/panel, is designed to protect against overheating the wiring to the point of entry of your appliance, this in turn is your protection against the wire getting too hot and causing a fire.

Maybe I'm missing something, I actually believe WhiteEagle is referring to a portable battery/jumper. I have a couple of them and I plug them in to 120 volt outlet while parked to recharge the unit then plug the braking system into that unit while towing the toad, this is just using the jumper instead of the toad battery. If this is not correct, W-E please correct me.

I have exactly the same issue as kathylarry above, Verizon very slippery-slimey. Only difference is I have two hotspots, one 4510L and one 7730L, that's the only way that I can get the full 22 gig before dropping down to snail speed, and must be very careful not to go over the 15 on either one, if I do both will drop. I applied for the FMCA discount, only got email that I would see the discount after the next two billing cycles. I don't believe that either. This is not a FMCA issue, just more of Verizon's shenanigans. I received my email from Verizon on 11/13, and here is a copy of my data usage for one of the hotspots as of 11/28 9:20 PM. Stream all you want, you've got unlimited data 4G LTE only. After 22GB, in times of congestion, your data may be temporarily prioritized behind other traffic. Mobile Hotspot/tethering reduced to speeds up to 600Kbps after 15GB/mo. Domestic data roaming at 2G speeds; int'l data reduced to 2G speeds after 512 MB/day. Oh and by the way, 600 kbs is a lie also, after 10 gig back in July my data was reduced to 70 kbs, my dial up modem will produce 56 kbs, it took 2 months (two billing cycles) for my speed to get back to normal Hope others have better luck than I !

I had to replace one of my two, they are 8 gallons each, last year. I called diesel radiator in Chicago for pricing, waited three weeks with no return call. I called Bryco in Gadsden Al, took the core to them and was quoted $2000.00 to completely overhaul, they shipped it to Dallas Tx., with a return date of 9 working days. While it was away, Diesel radiator (the original manufacturer) of the radiator called me, their price was $1548.00 new, no core exchange. Wow, wish you would have called me three weeks ago.

Sub freezing temperatures? KEONISMS! Keon, I have an aluminum 15 gallon boat gas tank that I used for two years on the previous Generac genny, has hose port on top with breathing tube. About 9 inch tall 17X 19 rectangular. I will measure it tomorrow for exact size and let you know.

Keon, what about a gallon can of non ethanol with sta-bil or similar fuel stabilizer put a y in the fuel line just before the genny fuel pump, use two ball valves, one on the coach fuel system and one on the gallon can. Just before shutting down the genny, switch from the coach fuel to the gallon can, run the genny long enough for the non treated gas to be used and a good supply of treated gas to be used by the genny. Now switch back to the coach fuel after the genny has been shutdown. Just a thought! The Honda line of generators recommend using only 10% gasoline/ ethanol in their generators, never more than that or never use straight gasoline in their motors, they claim that their motors are set up this way on purpose. I have an older gasoline welder that I only run alcohol/ethanol free in, and I always add stabil to the fuel when parked for more than a day. Also I used to always run the carbureator dry when storing for the winter, again, Honda motors do not work well that way, as rsbilledwards says, ASK ME HOW I KNOW. LOL

Anyone have any ideas for a removable awning? Maybe something that easily slides into a track when we want to sit outside? We've already considered the pop-up shelters, but we thought that something which attaches to the bus when we're camping would be more stable. This was Richards quote, not mine. I can understand why one might consider this rather than a EZ up, wind and rain will not destroy as quickly as the EZ up freestanding, and the EZ up is slanted on all sides, if you want it next to the bus, water will be draining between the bus and the patio, sometimes not most desirable.

If anyone is interested in a cheap tire cover that works well, coraplast is the material that sign makers use to make those temporary sign that show up all over the place during an election season. Most of the sign shops keep lots of it on hand and it comes in many colors, mostly white. It can be cut with a pair of scissors and can be folded for easy storage. I use white and cut to fit inside the wheel well from the ground up, stiff enough to stand alone and no straps needed if the fit is good. Just a little almost on the same subject.

After checking and clearing any and all blockages, you may also check to see if your coach has an accumulator in the plumbing, if it does, check the air pressure on it and fill according to the specs on the accumulator. If it does not have one, they are inexpensive and easy to add on.https://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-Pre-Pressurized-Expansion-Water-Pump-Accumulator-Tank-Boat-Pressure-Faucet/192289344140?epid=513173471&hash=item2cc5568a8c:g:co8AAOSwVRpZoXh3&vxp=mtr

A bag awning might be acceptable, you would need to add an awning rail track to the side of the coach but when the awning is not attached the rail is hardly visible. My rail track is riveted to the roof drip rail. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-RV-Bag-Awning-Self-Contained-12-FT-NEW-FREE-SHIPPING/252443295274?hash=item3ac6cafe2a:g:jo8AAOxyi-ZTbCLC&vxp=mtr This is listed on ebay so you cantake a look at it. I did not use one of these as I like the ability to push a button and watch them go into place. Only problem with a bag awning (other than work) is you will need a ladder to slide it into the rail.

Don't miss the stature of Paul Revere while in DC! Wish I had time to tell the story, LOL.

If it has not already been changed to electronic you will. Simply check the number and make sure that it is electronic, if not, you will need to change it out, otherwise there is not enough heat generated for the flasher to flash. With it being 2003, possibility is real good that it came from the factory with electronic. Welcome to the forum, many happy trails. Don't forget to check the emergency flasher also, most cases it is separate from turn signals.

I'll just add this, I have been well trained, I have a concealed carry permit that is good in about 34 states currently. I only go where it is legal to carry mine, and will stay away from the states and other countries that it is illegal for me to carry. Yes I carry in my motorhome and even to church on Sunday, have been doing this for quite a number of years, and no when someone sees me they will never have a clue that it is there. I work in 35 different courthouses around my state, my firearm is the last thing that I take off before entering, and the first thing that I put back on when leaving. I am not paranoid but have had to get it out on three occasions over those years and would not hesitate to use it had the assailents not retreated. I don't believe that everyone should carry, but I certainly hope that the ones that that do have had proper training of when and how to use it. I do have law enforcement officers in the immedient family.

I'm betting Lime!

These are points well made! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Don't eat too much today.

Herman, that's because it is on Ford Trans Connect Frame,when I was looking at those last year, it was the same frame as an Escape, maybe better if a VW bug.

Only problem is the Brownie Hawkeye is not digital and will not be as easy as a digital camera, maybe. The Polaroid is even more problematic than a Hawkeye. It's instant, or maybe 90 seconds later.

Carl, I guess that we will have to start singing, "All my X's live in Texas, thats why I live in (Tennessee)".

I ordered the aluminum channel online and used I/8 aluminum rivets, had to use a very narrow head rivet tool. In your case, the diffuser may not be necessary since they are pointer downward. My experience is that the led's last longer without the diffuser, but a short piece of it every 12 or so inches just in case the adhesive does come loose, in most cases it want but sometimes there is unwanted spills on the road that might make it happen. Carl, there was no aluminum when I started either, but there is a metal band that was added by the factory just above the stainless steel sides and the aluminum side panels below the windows, this is where the channel is attached, looks like came from the factory that way, but it didn't.

I had an amateur radio friend several years ago that was a professional cleaner after fires and chemical spills. He advised me back then that the best way to get rid of those type odors was to rip out carpet and discard, clean the wood underneath with a good detergent and water and alcohol mixture. then use cheap pva paint on top of the wood. Now put new underpad and carpet down. As for the bedding you may be able to lift out the diesel with the same solution as above with a scrubber that will lift the solution back out of the bedding. Sure hope you find something that works for you.